SEASIDE, Calif. – The Western Washington University softball team wrapped up its spring break trip to Northern California splitting its non-conference doubleheader Friday vs. Cal State Monterey Bay.
WWU dropped the opening game 2-1 and recorded a run-rule-shortened 13-3 win in the nightcap under the lights at the Otter Sports Complex.
Junior Kanilehua Pitoy started both games and went 2-for-4 in the second game setting WWU's all-time record for career games played with 190.
The second game was highlighted by home runs from Paris Dellamaggiore (first of her career) and Emma Andrewjeski-Ramirez.
Sophomore Kaiana Kong appeared in both games in the circle combining to allow three hits and two runs in 5.0 innings, picking up the win in the nightcap to improve to 5-0 on the season.
WWU returns to GNAC play next week with a four-game road series at Northwest Nazarene.
The Otters edged WWU 2-1 in a pitcher's duel in the opening game of the doubleheader.
The Vikings tallied the first run of the game going ahead 1-0 in the top of the 2nd inning. Freshman Nyree Johnson doubled to center field and scored on a fielding error by the CSUMB center fielder.
Monterey Bay pulled even in the 4th inning on a two-out triple by Malia Martin that eluded right fielder McKenna Crum to bring in the tying run. The Otters scored the eventual game-winning run in the bottom of the 5th inning on a sacrifice fly by Kiley Ganaden.
WWU sophomore starting pitcher Alli Kimball (8-3) suffered the tough-luck loss in the circle allowing four hits and two runs over 5.0 innings. Sophomore Kaiana Kong worked a perfect inning with one strikeout in relief.
CSUMB starting pitcher Kadence Nulick recorded the complete-game victory limiting WWU to three hits and one unearned run.
Johnson recorded two of the Vikings three hits including hitting her third double of the season.
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CSUMB 2, WWU 1 (March 28, 2025 at Otter Sports Complex) – Game 1
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Score by Innings
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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R
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H
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E
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LOB
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Record
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Western Washington
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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-
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1
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3
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0
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4
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21-9
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Cal St. Monterey Bay
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0
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0
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0
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1
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1
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0
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x
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-
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2
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4
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1
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3
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19-16
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WWU – Kimball, Kong (6) and Andrewjeski-Ramirez
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CSUMB – Nulick and Alcayaga
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Win: Nulick (4-8) Save: None Loss: Kimball (8-3)
WWU HR: None CSUMB HR: None
Time of Game: 1:41
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The Vikings powered past the Otters in the nightcap under the lights winning 13-3 in a run-rule shortened 6-inning game.
WWU got off to a quick start at the plate with four runs in the opening inning with catcher Paris Dellamaggiore providing the big blow with a three-run home run, the first longball of her collegiate career.
The Vikings added two more runs in the 2nd inning to grow the lead to 6-1 and tacked on four more runs in the 4th inning to reach double-digits in scoring.
Senior Emma Andrewjeski-Ramirez had a big game at the plate going 3-for-4 with five RBI while blasting her team-leading fourth home run of the season. Senior right fielder McKenna Crum added a pair of doubles with three RBI and leadoff hitter Maleah Andrews went 3-for-4 with three runs scored. Senior second baseman Kanilehua Pitoy added a pair of hits and two RBI while playing in her 190th career game to set the WWU all-time record.
The 15 hits were the most allowed by Cal State Monterey Bay in 36 games this season.
Making her second start of the season (and career) sophomore Kaiana Kong earned the win to improve to 5-0 on the season allowing three hits and two runs in 4.0 innings. Senior Joie Baker closed out the victory allowing two hits and one run over the final 2.0 innings.
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WWU 13, CSUMB 3 (March 28, 2025 at Otter Sports Complex) – Game 2
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Score by Innings
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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R
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H
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E
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LOB
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Record
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Western Washington
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4
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2
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0
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4
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0
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3
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x
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-
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13
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15
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1
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5
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22-9
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Cal St. Monterey Bay
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1
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0
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1
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0
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1
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0
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x
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-
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3
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5
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1
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6
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19-17
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WWU – Kong, Baker (5) and Dellamaggiore
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CSUMB – Madrigal, Le (1), Griego (2), Gralnick (4), Serrato (6) and Alcayaga, Amesa
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Win: Kong (5-0) Save: None Loss: Madrigal (8-5)
WWU HR: Dellamaggiore (1), Andrewjeski-Ramirez (4)
CSUMB HR: Martinez (2)
Time of Game: 2:15 Att: 117
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The Vikings (22-9, 6-2 GNAC) return to GNAC action April 4-5 with a four-game conference series at Northwest Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. Links to follow the live stats and webcast are available at wwuvikings.com/Live. The complete 2025 schedule can be viewed online at wwuvikings.com/Team33.
Here is a look at the Vikings record breakdown for the 2025 season:
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RECORD BREAKDOWN
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Overall
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22-9
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GNAC
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6-2
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Non-Conference
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16-7
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Streak
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W1
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Home
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5-1
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Away
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13-4
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Neutral
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4-4
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vs. Ranked Teams
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1-0
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1-Run Games
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0-4
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2-Run Games
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2-0
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Extra Innings
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0-0
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Shutouts
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6-3
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BY UNIFORM
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Light Blue Pinstripes
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9-3
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Navy
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5-1
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Navy/White
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3-3
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Gray
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3-1
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White/Navy
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2-1
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Gray/Blue
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0-0
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